USS Alabama (SSBN 731)

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Comment by Pen 2 hours ago

Gots a Question, What are the protocols of sending Emails, how long? I know keep it brief. Are we allowed to attache Pictures to the Email... His brother will be with us at Christmas. He has asked about his dog. was thinking of sending a Picture of me and his brother and his dog for his Christmas gift thru his email that he sent. But I didnt want to if there is size limit.. Is there specific limitation and of course other items not to mention... I am pleased that I have heard from, it brings comfort to me, I even made the comment, How wonderful this type of communication would have been when I was navy wife so long ago 25 years to be exact.. It would have made such a difference.. This website would have been a comfort for my then mother n law as well... I now walk in her shoes as a Navy mom, I wanted to say Thank you , Please let the rest of the staff and other volunteers of Navy for Moms how grateful this one Navy Mom is......

Comment by Kaye S. on December 16, 2009 at 1:10pm

I know it's cold comfort, Pen, but word about the halfway boxes got to us so late that neither Yvonne or I got one to our kids either... I hope the nation's supply of blue wax was large this year because there are going to be lots of candles lit! And you're no stranger for talking to a candle than I am for talking to my kid's bed. Hugs! k.

Comment by Pen on December 16, 2009 at 1:02pm

Son called Bob my other half on Friday night, He called me on Saturday Night, I think he had a case of the nerves, A very nervouse one let me tell ya, He did send email address and said he would need it along the way. He called his brother on Sunday and wouldnt let him off the phone , they talked for an hour, He told his brother he was aggravated at both his father and I but not Bob or Him... Go figure and then I was reading the newlsetter and saw I missed the halfway box deadline.. I fail... I miss him and I truelly understand the vacant place setting, which I set last year with a blue candle , We spoke to the candle as if it would answer... Does that make us strange.. But it was comforting in a way...

Comment by Kaye S. on December 14, 2009 at 12:04pm

Oh, that would be wonderful, MJones! And I'm sure the Sec'y of the Navy will be grateful... ;-) k.

Comment by m jones on December 14, 2009 at 8:27am

From what I understand (mind you, all things are subject to change), next year is the Home for the Holidays year for the blue crew. I was told the switch took place every three years. Is it true? Only time will tell. Having a vacant place never gets easy. It isn't easy for them either. I pray you all have a blessed Christmas season in spite of the heartaches and emptiness.

Comment by Kaye S. on December 13, 2009 at 1:16pm

Yvonne said: "Boat hasn't left yet that I know of...... Hopefully Nick will get his reassignment to CTI when they get back which means he goes to school in Monterey for a year and then I get to spend at least one birthday and a the holidays with him. Oh well. For some reason this underway seems harder. He didn't get his car taken care of before he leaves and that worries me. It's never easy but every year I feel like we get more and more seperated. Whether he goes to Monterey or not, this boat needs to let these sailors have one holiday off, maybe switch with the Gold Crew! (edited for OPSEC by k.)

Comment by Kaye S. on December 13, 2009 at 1:14pm

Talked with the kid last night (actually 1am this morning) and he said they did leave on Thu for a quick shakedown trip to test some stuff that had been repaired. He thought they'd just stay gone, so that's why he told me goodbye. But, they pulled back in on Sat. So, just ignore me... I'm only the mother! k.

Comment by Kaye S. on December 13, 2009 at 1:19am

OK... I just read on the girlfriend's Facebook page that she's getting to spend Sat night and all day Sunday with the sailor... (1) I'm REALLY confused!!! (2) He's gonna get smacked in the head because I'm learning stuff on HER page instead of from HIM!!! Ack! These boys! k.

Comment by Kaye S. on December 12, 2009 at 10:17pm

So, exactly WHEN did that boat leave? Did we ever figure that out?

Comment by Yvonne on December 12, 2009 at 12:34am

Big snowflakes falling in Southern California. I knew it was coming but you're never prepared.

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